Newest IT Job Title: Chief Hacking Officer
Some of these so-called "white-hat" hackers hold high positions in various enterprises, including security companies, but analysts told NewsFactor that they rarely carry the actual title "chief hacking officer" because companies tend to be a bit skittish about the connotation.
Still, some security pros -- such as Aliso Viejo, California-based Eeye Security's Marc Maiffret -- do carry the "CHO" title, and few argue the point that in order to protect themselves from the best hackers and crackers, companies need to hire them.